Innovation Description
The traditional knowledge holder has suggested treatment for dysentery.
Disease symptoms: Blood and mucus in stools
Ingredients used: 10 g fresh young leaves/shoot of Simar (
Bombax ceiba L.)
Preparation: Grind the tender leaves of simar and mix with water.
Dosage/Application: Consume 50 ml solution twice a day for 2 days.
Ingredients' availability: The plant is available in nearby places.
Suggested Reading(s):
Shah, S., Ghimire, K., Gupta, A. K., Pokhrel, P., Banerjee, J., Khanal, H., & Pradhananga, M. (2017). Evaluation of phytochemical parameters, antibacterial and antihelminthic activity of leaves and bark extracts of plant Bombax ceiba. Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Research, 5(3), 38-44.
